Trix 22217 - Diesel Locomotive BR 218

Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 218 general-purpose locomotive. Diesel hydraulic locomotive with electric train heating. Version in old red paint scheme.
 

Model: The frame and body are constructed of die-cast metal. The locomotive has a 21-pin digital connector. It also has a special motor with a flywheel, centrally mounted. 4 axles powered through cardan shafts. Traction tires. The headlights are warm white LEDs. They will work in conventional operation and can be controlled digitally. The headlights at Engineer's Cab 1 and 2 can be shut off in digital operation when the 66849 decoder is used. The locomotive has separately applied metal grab irons on the sides and ends. It also has a detailed buffer beam and NEM coupler pockets.

Length over the buffers 18.9 cm / 7-7/16".
  

One-time series.
 

Charlie's Tip: This model can be found in an AC version in the Märklin H0 assortment under item no. Marklin 37767.